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Trim

noun
/tɹɪm/
Word Frequency: 4.2

Definitions

1.nounDecoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
"Paint the house white with blue trim."
2.nounA haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
"I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald."
3.nounDress; gear; ornaments.
4.nounThe manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
"The car comes in three different trims."
5.nounSexual intercourse.
6.nounThe fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.
7.nounThe arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.
8.verbTo reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
"A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."
9.verbTo decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
"They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."
10.verb(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
11.verb(of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
12.verb(of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
13.verbTo balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
14.verbTo make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
15.verb(of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
16.verbTo rebuke; to reprove.
17.verbTo beat or thrash.
18.adjectivePhysically fit.
"He goes jogging every day to keep in trim."
19.adjectiveSlender, lean.
"a trim figure"
20.adjectiveNeat or smart in appearance.
"a trim lawn"
21.adverbIn good order; properly managed or maintained.
22.adverbWith sails well trimmed.

Synonyms

cut backreducebring downthinleanlopclipcut downspareclippingsnipcut

Rhymes With

grimdimskimvimprimhymnwhimrim
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